Exercise Physiologists in Arizona
Want to work in Arizona as an Exercise Physiologist? Read this first!
You’re in luck! Jobs for Exercise Physiologists in Arizona are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Exercise Physiologists in Arizona is growing faster than average.
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Exercise Physiologists in Arizona earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For an Exercise Physiologist Career?
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Physiology & Pathology Sciences
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies
- Health & Physical Education
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
- Health Professions
- Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions
- Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist
How Many Exercise Physiologists Work in Arizona?
In 2018, there were 150 Exercise Physiologists working in the state.
There were 130 Exercise Physiologists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 20 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 125 Exercise Physiologists working in it, which means Arizona has more Exercise Physiologists than average.
Job Projections for Arizona
Jobs for Exercise Physiologists in this state are growing at a rate of 21.4% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 13.2%.
Arizona Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 20 annual job openings, and 340 total jobs in 2026 for Exercise Physiologists in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 1,100 annual jobs and 17,100 total jobs in 2026.
What do Exercise Physiologists Make in Arizona?
In 2018 wages for Exercise Physiologists ranged from $41,500 to $78,270 with $50,420 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $19.95 to $37.63. The median hourly rate was $24.24.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $24.33 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate declined by $0.09.
The median salary in Arizona is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Arizona Metros for Exercise Physiologists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Exercise Physiologists.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 100 | $51,450 |
Top States for Exercise Physiologists Employment
The table below shows the states where most Exercise Physiologists work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Texas | 490 | $43,320 |
California | 480 | $65,720 |
Michigan | 450 | $47,760 |
Pennsylvania | 420 | $42,580 |
Illinois | 410 | $52,850 |
Florida | 380 | $50,270 |
Virginia | 360 | $56,780 |
New York | 320 | $58,980 |
Minnesota | 270 | $56,720 |
North Carolina | 270 | $46,200 |
Wisconsin | 260 | $53,660 |
Ohio | 230 | $49,000 |
Indiana | 190 | $47,720 |
Georgia | 180 | $46,030 |
Colorado | 160 | $47,620 |
Massachusetts | 160 | $54,480 |
Arizona | 150 | $50,420 |
New Jersey | 130 | $49,860 |
Missouri | 120 | $50,690 |
Maryland | 110 | $48,610 |
Below are the states where Exercise Physiologists get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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California | $65,720 |
New York | $58,980 |
Virginia | $56,780 |
Minnesota | $56,720 |
Connecticut | $55,340 |
Massachusetts | $54,480 |
Wisconsin | $53,660 |
Oregon | $53,400 |
Illinois | $52,850 |
New Hampshire | $51,040 |
Related Careers in Arizona
You may also be interested in the following careers:
Occupation | Arizona Employment Total |
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Physical Therapists | 3,950 |
Respiratory Therapists | 2,560 |
Speech-Language Pathologists | 2,320 |
Occupational Therapists | 2,120 |
Recreational Therapists | 750 |
Radiation Therapists | 320 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.